The changing shape of the hospitality workforce has been revealed in new research from workforce management app, Deputy. The Rebuilding Hospitality: The Changing Shape of the UK Workforce report reveals that nearly a quarter of a million workers aged 25-40 (Millennials) are estimated to have left the industry between December 2019 and October 2021. This has accelerated a trend … [Read more...]
New online training platform dedicated to the food industry launches
A pair of female entrepreneurs from the Tees Valley are hoping to transform how the food industry trains its staff after announcing the launch of a new national training platform dedicated to the sector. The new platform, which is called Foodsphere, is the brainchild of Rachel West and Jo Jones. They were inspired to develop more flexible ways of helping people in the … [Read more...]
Using Blockchain to Save Orangutans
Orang Utan Coffee Wins Top Awards at Supply Chain Excellence Awards with innovative approach to sustainability Drink coffee. Save orangutans. Winner in the Food and Drink category of the prestigious Supply Chain Excellence Awards - in their special 25th Year edition - and overall winner ,taking home “Team of the Year” with their Farmer Connect blockchain … [Read more...]
Sustainable Warewashing
Meiko's range of warewashing chemicals help hospitality providers work more sustainably, comprehensively supported by Meiko training. Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson emphasised Meiko's focus on sustainability saying: "The MEIKO ACTIVE range has been designed by Meiko to provide our customers with the sparkling warewashing results they expect, using the most sustainable … [Read more...]
Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative LGBTQ+ beer partnership on the way to the UK
Speciality, craft and world beer importer Euroboozer has announced a special partnership with Brooklyn Brewery to bring an eclectic selection of the brand’s most-wanted creations from the USA to the UK. To get things started ahead of the festive season, Brooklyn’s unapologetically refreshing Stonewall Inn IPA has just arrived and is now available to pubs, restaurants, … [Read more...]
DRU Polo gas stoves bring warmth and comfort to Cornish hotel suites
DRU Fires, in partnership with leading Cornwall fireplace dealer Kernow Fires, has supplied five DRU Polo balanced flue gas stoves for the new beach lofts at one of Cornwall’s leading hotels. Watergate Bay Hotel on the north coast of Cornwall, originally designed to a be a railway terminus hotel, has been developed over the last 20 years into an inclusive year-round … [Read more...]
Keeping a compliant kitchen
Running a professional kitchen isn’t easy. There are staffing issues, supply issues and equipment breakdowns to contend with. And all the while, you have to satisfy hungry tummies. But, what about making sure your kitchen is compliant with UK regulations? Do you know what you need to do to make your kitchen safe, compliant and legal? We’ve seen every type of kitchen in our … [Read more...]
Icebox brings the sparkle back to events this Christmas
Venues and caterers all over London have been in awe of Icebox’s newest creation: ice diamonds, with demand increasing exponentially for the on-coming party season. Each diamond is a precision cut piece of crystal-clear ice adding high voltage glamour to any event. Jason Collins-Down from Bubble Food said “We love innovative ideas, and the new ice diamonds are just fabulous! … [Read more...]
Warewashing sustainably
Meiko's own range of warewashing chemicals help hospitality providers work more sustainably, supported by Meiko training. Meiko UK MD Paul Anderson emphasised Meiko's focus on sustainability saying: "The MEIKO ACTIVE range has been designed by Meiko to provide our customers with the sparkling warewashing results they expect, using the most sustainable formulations … [Read more...]
Country Range Victorious at the CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards
Country Range is celebrating after five of its products gained fantastic recognition and won accolades at the recent CCM Chefs’ Own-Brand Awards 2021, which is run in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs. The awards, which are in their fourth year, shine a light on the innovation in the development of successful own-brand products and give wholesalers the … [Read more...]
Entries roll in as Country Range Student Chef Challenge deadline approaches
With just two weeks to go until the Country Range Student Chef Challenge deadline for entries, competition organiser Kate Bancroft is urging colleges and students thinking of entering to get involved before it’s too late. The competition, which is run in conjunction with the Craft Guild of Chefs, is widely regarded as the pinnacle for catering students looking to showcase … [Read more...]
Café makes best-selling vegan cheesecakes available to purchase online
Leigh-on-Sea based ‘Wild Health’ café was founded by school friends turned entrepreneurs Lucy Readman and Lyndsey Mower in the summer of 2018. Inspired by their travels, long-term passion for healthy eating and knowledge of plant-based nutrition, Lucy and Lyndsey introduced a colourful and unique menu to their picturesque seaside hometown which included fresh cold-pressed … [Read more...]
Groups360 announces over a Million Guest Rooms for Instant Group Booking
Groups360 has announced that meeting and event planners can book group rooms instantly at over 6,500 participating hotel locations from independent properties to branded hotels such as Hilton, IHG, and Omni. Properties in 1,100 markets offer over 1,000,000 rooms for sale each night through GroupSync Marketplace, Groups360’s solution for booking meetings and events. GroupSync … [Read more...]
Microbusiness catering suppliers urged to apply for new business support initiative led by workplace solutions leader Lyreco
Lyreco, the European leader and third largest distributor of workplace products and services in the world, is offering a helping hand to microbusinesses in the UK and Ireland thanks to a new initiative dubbed the Lyreco Goodness Microbusiness Support Programme. The initiative aims to back ambitious microbusinesses that align with Lyreco’s CSR and environmental credentials and … [Read more...]
1 in 5 British frontline workers fear job loss from reporting workplace issues and over 3/4 don’t feel listened to
Operations, safety, and health and wellbeing deemed the most important topics within an organisation. Feedback from the Field research report reveals: 31% more British frontline workers value the importance of good quality training compared to competitive holiday allowance when looking for a job More than 3/4 (78%) British frontline workers don’t feel they’re always … [Read more...]
